Swargate Metro Station: Purple Line, Gates, Timings, Katraj Extension

Posted by Housepartner Editorial Team on 09/11/2026

Housepartner Editorial TeamUpdated 9 Nov 2026 · 7 min read

Checked against official government sources. General information, not legal or financial advice.

Swargate metro station is the underground southern terminal of the Purple Line (Line 1) of the Pune Metro, opened on 29 September 2024. It sits beside the Swargate MSRTC bus stand and the PMPML bus depot, which makes it one of the busiest transport points in Pune. This guide covers the line, gates, fares, timings, the Swargate–Katraj extension and what to check before you rent or buy nearby.

Swargate metro station at a glance

Line: Purple Line (Line 1), PCMC Bhavan to Swargate
Type: underground, with one island platform; station code SGT (as reported)
Opened: 29 September 2024, completing Pune Metro Phase 1
Next station: Mahatma Phule Mandai, towards PCMC Bhavan
Bus links: subway links to the MSRTC bus stand and PMPML depot; Entry Gate 5 beside the MSRTC stand opened in February 2026 (as reported)
Fare: ₹10 to ₹35 on Lines 1 and 2, by distance
Operator: Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation (Maha-Metro)

In this guide

Line and platforms at Swargate
Swargate metro gates and bus links
Fares, tickets and timings
How to reach other places from Swargate
Swargate–Katraj metro extension
Nearby landmarks
Homes and shops near Swargate metro
Before you rent or buy near Swargate
Frequently asked questions

Line and platforms at Swargate

Swargate is the last station at the south end of the Purple Line. The line runs about 16.6 km from PCMC Bhavan in Pimpri-Chinchwad, through Shivajinagar and District Court, to Swargate. The stretch from Shivajinagar to Swargate is underground, with five underground stations: Shivajinagar, District Court, Kasba Peth, Mahatma Phule Mandai and Swargate.

Platform	Trains towards	Next station
1	Train terminates here	–
2	PCMC Bhavan	Mahatma Phule Mandai

All trains start here, so check the display boards for the departure platform.

Swargate metro gates and bus links

Maha-Metro says subways connect the MSRTC bus stand and the PMPML depot to the metro concourse, so you do not have to cross the busy Jedhe Chowk junction on foot.

Entry Gate 5: opened in February 2026 beside the MSRTC bus stand, with an underground passage from the bus depot to the station (as reported).
Ganesh Kala Krida Manch side: Maha-Metro lists an entrance at Ganesh Kala Mandir as proposed, to serve visitors to Nehru Stadium. Check whether it is open before you plan around it.
Multimodal hub: the hub plan includes bus, car, two-wheeler and auto areas, with shops planned above the station. Parts are still being built.

Gate numbers and open gates can change during works. Follow the signboards inside the station.

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Fares, tickets and timings

Fare: Maha-Metro fares on Lines 1 and 2 range from ₹10 to ₹35, based on distance. Check the fare chart on punemetrorail.org for your exact trip.
Discounts: Maha-Metro offers 10% off with the One Pune NCMC card and 30% off with the One Pune Vidyarthi Pass for students.
Tickets: buy QR tickets on the Pune Metro app, at ticket machines, or at the counter.
Timings: since 26 January 2025, Pune Metro runs from about 6 AM to 11 PM daily (as reported). Hours are extended during festivals such as Ganeshotsav. Check the timetable on the app before an early or late trip.

How to reach other places from Swargate

District Court interchange: ride three stops north to District Court and change for the Aqua Line (Vanaz to Ramwadi) or for Line 3 to Hinjewadi.
Pune railway station: change at District Court to the Aqua Line towards Ramwadi; Pune Railway Station is two stops on.
Pimpri-Chinchwad: stay on the Purple Line for Shivajinagar, Khadki and PCMC Bhavan.
Hinjewadi: Pune Metro Line 3 (Hinjewadi to Shivajinagar) opened for passengers on 4 November 2026 with 17 of its 23 stations, with an interchange at District Court (as reported).

Swargate–Katraj metro extension

The Purple Line is being extended south from Swargate to Katraj along Satara Road. The Union Cabinet approved this 5.46 km underground line on 16 August 2024, and the foundation stone was laid on 29 September 2024.

Detail	Status (as reported)
Length	5.46 km, fully underground
Stations	Market Yard, Bibwewadi, Padmavati, Balaji Nagar, Katraj (Bibwewadi and Balaji Nagar were added after public demand)
Approved cost	₹2,954.53 crore
Progress	5.09% physical progress as of April 2026; tunnel segment casting and shaft work under way
Expected completion	reported as 2028–2029

Expect road diversions on Satara Road near Market Yard and Bibwewadi while work goes on.

Nearby landmarks

Swargate MSRTC bus stand and PMPML depot: one of Pune’s main bus hubs for city and outstation travel.
Ganesh Kala Krida Manch and Nehru Stadium: event venue and cricket ground next to the station area.
Sarasbaug and Parvati Hill: the Talyatla Ganpati temple garden and the hilltop temples, a short ride west.
Market Yard (Gultekdi): the wholesale market for grain, fruit and vegetables, on the planned Katraj line.

Homes and shops near Swargate metro

Swargate sits where the old city meets the southern suburbs, with old wadas, housing societies, shops and wholesale trade.

Sadashiv Peth, Shukrawar Peth and Narayan Peth: dense older housing, redevelopment projects and student rentals near colleges and classes.
Parvati, Sahakar Nagar and Mukund Nagar: established residential areas west and south of the station.
Salisbury Park, Gultekdi and Market Yard: housing societies alongside commercial and wholesale use to the east.
Bibwewadi, Dhankawadi and Katraj: large residential belts along Satara Road that the Katraj extension is planned to serve.

A metro and bus hub nearby can shorten a commute, but a home still depends on its building, papers, parking and junction noise.

Before you rent or buy near Swargate

Check the ready reckoner rate. Stamp duty in Maharashtra is worked out on the deal value or the ready reckoner value, whichever is higher.
Check the RERA registration. For any new or redevelopment project, look up the project on the MahaRERA website before you pay a booking amount.
Check property tax. Swargate falls under the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC). Ask for the latest paid property tax bill in the seller’s name.
Check old buildings with care. In older peth buildings, ask about structural audits, tenancy rights of existing occupants and redevelopment agreements.
Put the rent deal in writing. In Maharashtra, leave and licence agreements must be registered, so list the rent, deposit and lock-in clearly.

Read our guides to the ready reckoner rate in Pune, stamp duty in Maharashtra, PMC property tax, MahaRERA, the occupancy certificate, the rent agreement format and checking property documents before buying. On the other end of the city, see our Vanaz metro station guide.

Frequently asked questions

Which line is Swargate metro station on?

It is on the Purple Line (Line 1) of the Pune Metro, which runs from PCMC Bhavan to Swargate. Swargate is the southern terminal.

Is Swargate metro station underground?

Yes. Swargate is an underground station with one island platform. It is one of five underground stations on the Purple Line.

When did Swargate metro station open?

The District Court to Swargate stretch, including Swargate station, was inaugurated on 29 September 2024. It completed Phase 1 of the Pune Metro.

Is the metro station connected to the Swargate bus stand?

Yes. Maha-Metro says subways link the station to the MSRTC and PMPML bus terminals. Entry Gate 5, beside the MSRTC stand, opened in February 2026 (as reported).

When will the Swargate to Katraj metro open?

Work on the 5.46 km underground extension is under way, with about 5% physical progress reported in April 2026. Completion is reported for 2028–2029. No opening date has been announced.

How do I go from Swargate metro to Pune railway station?

Take the Purple Line three stops to District Court, then change to the Aqua Line towards Ramwadi. Pune Railway Station is two stops further.

What is the metro fare from Swargate?

Fares on Lines 1 and 2 range from ₹10 to ₹35, based on distance. Check the fare chart on the Pune Metro website or app for your trip.

Gates, timings, fares and project dates are set by Maha-Metro and can change; gates may also close during works. Check the Pune Metro website or app before you travel, and check the latest ready reckoner rate, RERA record, property tax bill and documents before any property decision. This guide is general information, not investment advice. Sources: Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation, Pune (punemetrorail.org) station and fare pages; news reports on the 29 September 2024 opening and the 16 August 2024 Katraj approval; Maha-Metro FY 2025–26 progress update (April 2026) as reported; news reports on Entry Gate 5 (February 2026), metro timings (January 2025) and Line 3 opening (November 2026).

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